Halle Berry is honoring the 20th anniversary of her iconic role as "Catwoman" with a series of Instagram photos where she poses topless with her two cats. The actress also took the opportunity to thank her friend for helping her through the "rescue process" of the kittens.
Halle Berry has found a unique way to mark the 20th anniversary of her unforgettable role as "Catwoman." The actress took to Instagram recently to share photos of herself posing topless with her two cats in honor of the milestone.
Halle Berry Celebrates 'Catwoman' Anniversary with Topless Cat Photos
In the photos, Berry holds her cats in strategic positions to cover her chest while wearing a black mask, paying homage to the character. "And STILL... meow! It's been 20 years today since I had the honor of bringing this iconic character to life," Berry captioned the post. "She will always be close to my heart and I will forever be Patience Phillips aka CATWOMAN!"
Her fans and celebrity friends flooded the comments section with positivity, with Julianne Moore writing "Hello Kitty," and adding a red heart.
Halle Berry Celebrates 'Catwoman' Anniversary with Topless Cat Photos
"20 years where Ms. Berry!? You look phenomenal!," one fan wrote, with another chiming in with "We need a sequel tbh."
In addition to the photos, Berry also shared a heartfelt caption where she expressed her gratitude for the role and thanked her friend for helping her with the rescue of her two cats. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have brought this character to life, and I'm so proud of the work that we did on this film," she wrote. "I'd also like to take a moment to thank my friend @name for helping me through the rescue process for these two black beauties. They showed up in my yard searching for their mother, and I couldn't bear the thought of them being alone."
Halle Berry Celebrates 'Catwoman' Anniversary with Topless Cat Photos
Berry first announced the new additions to her family in a June 2024 Instagram post, sharing that she found the four kittens and their mother lost in her backyard. She decided to keep two of the four kittens, who she named Boots and Coco, and helped find the other two a new home. The mother cat was spayed and now lives in Berry's yard as an outdoor cat.
Berry starred in "Catwoman" as the titular character in 2004, and despite its all-star cast, the movie turned out to be a critical and commercial failure. The film was awarded an 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and won the Razzie Award for worst picture in 2004.
Halle Berry accepted her Razzie Award for worst actress on stage with her Academy Award. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Fast Company)
However, Berry has maintained a positive attitude towards the film, saying that she does not regret making it. "I don't think it's a bad movie," she said in a recent interview. "I think it's a fun movie. It's not a great movie, but it's a fun movie."
Berry also made history at the Razzie Awards that year by becoming the first actress to accept the award for worst actress in person. She brought her Oscar with her to the ceremony and joked, "I'd written [my speech] within an inch of my life. I put a lot of thought into how I could do it in a fun way and let everyone know that I didn't take it that seriously."
Despite the critical panning, Berry's performance as Catwoman remains iconic, and the film has developed a cult following over the years.
In recent years, Berry has starred in a variety of films and television shows, including the "John Wick" franchise, "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," and the television series "Extant." She is currently working on a new film titled "The Mothership," which is set to be released in 2023.
Berry has also been active in social justice causes, and she is a vocal advocate for women's rights. She is the founder of the Halle Berry Foundation, which supports organizations that provide services to women and children.
